California State University-Bakersfield
About
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California, United States. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College Bakersfield on a 375-acre (152 ha) campus, becoming the 20th school in the California State University system. The university offers 39 different bachelor's degree programs, 17 master's degree programs, and a doctoral program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 5.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CSU vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions CSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia State University-Bakersfield | 50% | 93.9% | 10,419 | $5,825 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 49% | 98.2% | 6,237 | $13,167 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Channel Islands | 51% | 94.8% | 5,592 | $9,792 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
California State University-Dominguez Hills | 43% | 93.3% | 15,182 | $3,659 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Monterey Bay | 59% | 97.4% | 7,713 | $14,487 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-San Marcos | 55% | 95.1% | 16,237 | $10,550 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Stanislaus | 53% | 98.1% | 9,724 | $5,671 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Peer group median | 51% | 95.1% | 9,724 | $9,792 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment uses official census data to provide an overview of the university and reflect commonly-requested facts and figures about the institution.
Visit IR office page- Dr. Monica MalhotraAssociate Vice President, IRPA / Chief Assessment Officer
- Leticia MarquezAdministrative Support Coordinator
- Dr. Maricela OrozcoSenior Research Analyst
- Irene LeeSenior Research Analyst
- Brittany BishopSenior Research Analyst
- Sravanthi GollamudiResearch Analyst
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcsub.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planStrategic Plan 2025-2030California State University, Bakersfield is in the process of developing its Strategic Plan for the years 2025 to 2030. The plan aims to address the institution’s key strategic challenges and set comprehensive goals with measurable metrics to navigate future opportunities and obstacles. The Planning Process involves phases such as 'Sense Making', 'Align', and 'Clear Path Forward’ to ensure a robust framework for institutional growth and success.csub.edu
Grants & funding opportunities (2)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni (4)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Bryan AllenSports
- Dushyant ChautalaPolitics
- Kevin McCarthyPolitics
- Scott WilkPolitics
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